June marks the first month of the summer season, the period on the calendar when we take vacations from school and work to travel and enjoy the company of our friends and family members. It’s our personal time, that sweet…
Month: June 2024
Near the Water? Watch Your Children!
We recently were shocked to learn of two statistics that were noted at a recent meeting of the Revere Board of Health. The first is that about 4500 Americans die from drowning each year. To put that into perspective, that…
Guest Op-Ed: Revitalizing Accessibility: Winthrop’s Commission on Disabilities Enhances Community Inclusion
By Hannah Belcher Winthrop’s Commission on Disabilities (CoD) has reorganized and revitalized their mission of accessibility, access, and inclusion for all residents of Winthrop, regardless of any disabilities they may have. The Commission is a 7-member advisory committee that makes…
Letter to the Editor
Congrats, Bill Schmidt Dear Editor, I read a letter to the editor in the June 6 “Winthrop Sun Transcript.” The letter was from current and longtime Chair of the Winthrop Board of Health (BOH) Bill Schmidt indicating that he is…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS Flag Football Team To Play at Gillette Friday for State Championship The Winthrop High flag football team will compete in the state championship playoffs tomorrow (Friday) evening at Gillette Stadium. Coach John Cross’s Lady Vikings are among the eight…
Winthrop Little League B-Division Mets Clinch Championship Title
Special to the Transcript The Winthrop Little League B-Division Mets, under the guidance of head coach Sean Dykens and his assistant coaches, Vinny Wisniewski and Marc Chapdelaine, have emerged as B-Division Champions following a riveting season and a dramatic championship…
Obituaries 06-13-2024
Arthur Flavin His Kind and Gentle Demeanor, Willingness To Help Others and Supportive Nature Will Truly Be Missed Arthur Flavin, beloved father, husband and long-time resident of Winthrop, formerly of South Boston, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, nine…
Covered Bridge Dedicated To Major Michael Mucci
WHS Class of 2024 Graduates
News Briefs
Sen. Lydia Edwards and Community Partners Present the Winthrop Pride Potluck Sen. Lydia Edwards, in collaboration with the Winthrop Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations (CDICR), the Town of Winthrop, and several local sponsors, warmly invites the community to…